Android Auto is so freaking good now.

Android Auto is upgrading with YouTube, smarter navigation, better AI voice controls, and proactive driving assistance. Here’s what the latest in-car AI experience actually feels like hands-on. Love podcasts? Try Pixelated: A 9to5Google Podcast - https://pca.st/nj4u Subscribe ► https://bit.ly/9to5G | Read full article ► https://9to5google.com/2026/05/28/i-tried-the-android-auto-redesign/ FTC: We use income-earning auto-affiliate links: https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate Want to sponsor the next 9to5Google video? Get in touch: [email protected] ## Follow us https://www.instagram.com/9to5google/ https://twitter.com/9to5Google/ https://facebook.com/9to5Google/ Damien: https://www.threads.net/@damienwildeyt Jordan: https://twitter.com/JordanInTheKnow 🎥 Other channels 🎥 https://youtube.com/9to5Mac/ https://youtube.com/electrekco/ https://youtube.com/9to5Toys/ https://youtube.com/dronedj/ Timestamps -- 00:00 Android Auto updates overview 00:39 YouTube finally arrives in cars 01:03 Immersive Google Maps upgrades 02:23 Gemini camera & navigation AI 03:35 Smarter car controls with Gemini 04:14 Widgets & dashboard redesign 05:56 Magic Queue & voice assistant improvements 07:08 Why Gemini fits cars better 08:28 Personalized AI driving assistance 09:18 Final thoughts on Gemini in cars